The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1887-12-17
GOLDEN WEDDING
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Titus.


A half century ago, Mr.. and Mrs.
Nelson Titus were united in marriage,
and the golden wedding was appropriate
ly observed at their residence on Marvin
street, last Monday evening. Early in
the evening the numerous friends Of the
esteemed and venerable couple gathered
at their coy and cheerful old fashioned
home. and. in the heartiest manner pos
sible, expressed their congrs tulations
and well wishes. Among the number
were five children, eighteen grand child
ren. relatives and friends from all parts
OF Rhode Island and Connecticut. and
numerous men prominently identified
with the building interests OF the city
and State who by intimate business
relations with Mr.. Titus, had evidently
AT an early hour the party. which num-
bered over two hundred persons, assem-
bled in the hall of the old Messer street
schoolhouse, which now stands on Mr..
Titus premises, and were cordially re-
ceived by the aged couple. A letter
from the Rev. George J Tillotson, who
half century ago united them in mat
rimony in Brooklyn. Conn, was read in
which he expressed keen regret that he
was unable to be present and rendered
earnest congratulations. Rev. Il. IL.
Cocroft delivered an eloquent and inn
pressive address replete with thoughts
appropriate to the occasion and offered
prayer. In the time when Mr.. and Mrs.
Titus were welded il was not 80
generally the custom TO use ring in the
ceremony as it has been in later years.
and desiring 10 bestow on his beloved
helpmate that gift 80 highly priced by
woman, Mr.. Titus WAS prepared on his
golden wedding anniversary, and, in his
behalf. the Rev. Mr. Cocroft with
graceful presentation speech placed upon
Mrs. Titus hand An elegant diamond
ring. The following original poem "The
Golden Wedding" was then read by Mrs.
Daniel Corey, Of Danielsonville, Conn,
niece Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tituq.
Respected Friends Husband and Wife,
This il an era In your life
Half = hundred years have passed
Since you your lives together cast
Aud friends have gathered here tonight
Hearts all Aglow with frendkhips light
To celebrate In humble way =
Your happy Golden Wedding day.
Fifty years OF welded life
Beloved Bridegroom Honored Wife
A
Ger all the scenes they've led you through
How swim the time How short the space
As Joys aud sorrows there you trace.
Golden moments OF precious time
Making up your lives sublime.
Accept dear friends these gifts we brlag
Thoir worth well not attempt 10 sing
We only hope To you they'll prove
our warmest friendship and our love.
How very small these gifts Of earth.
Zen tho of gOld-and costly worth
There's naught 10 us, that can be given
Compared with treasures rich, In heaven.
But in the midst 10y our hearts are sad -
As tender memOr!es-swcet and glad,
whisper Of voices hushed and still
And leave "A void which naught can I'LL
How fondy they mingled In all your joys,
We speak Of your preci Jus darling boys.
Oh how you miss their voice of mirth
Their presence round the household hearth.
But how precious the thought, how sweet the |
relief
That comes sometimes though bitter our
grief.
Thai q time Is coming, when friend shall meet |
friend
In a world where Joy shall never end.
May II be yours with them to meet
And walk with them the golden street.
And in the presence together dwell
or Him who doeth all things well
What mighty power What tender love
Ii shown TO US from God above.
He SOOthes the heart bowed down with grief
To stricken hearts. sends sweet relief.
He only takes what He has given
Transfers our treasures into heaven.
How fitting, then, that We should raise,
To Him. song Of grateful praise,
How kind OF Him to spare your lives
Until this golden day arrives,
Your children and grandchildren too,
Are here, 10 cheer, and comfort you.
How biest your lives, how sweet The song /
That tells OF love, so pure and strong.
Love so abiding, needs no test
Twill shine In darkness o'er the rest
Now dear friends we wish for thee,
Long lives ofjoy, from sorrow free.
In old age may your cares be lightest
Aud your last days Dc best and brightest,
Your silver is past-your Golden In here,
The diamond appears after many year,
while awaiting for that twill be sweet TO |
This Golden wedding-on this 18th Of
December.
Though I heartily Join In all that's been
As our thoughts by this poem 10 you have
been led
Yet dear Uncle and Aunt would fain have I
expressed
personal wish-aside from the rest,
MAY good health be as constant,
Your friends be IA true
the love that has prompted me
Thus 10 write you"
DsnlelsOnville. Conn, Dec. 10, 81.
One of the most cherished among the |
many guests was Mrs. Ella Kenyon Bus |
sey. who with her husband. since deceas-
ed, stood up with Mr.. and Mrs. Titus /
when they were joined in wedlock. She |
was then. in the words Of Mrs. Titus,
rosy checked, merry young girl. and |
though she has since suffered loss 81 /
sight there are many lingering traces 81 /
her happy disposition. At the conclusion /
% the formalities the party repaired 10 /
the old homestead and well prepared T,
and tempting wedding feast was served !
on the lower floor. after which music and /
singing. and inspection OF the many /
presents displayed. afforded enjoyment. /
During the remainder II the evening /
both old and young gathered in the hall /
and danced old time cotilliOns and con /
tra's, and the merriest kind of time /
vas had. Mr.. Titus cory Office afforded /
n pleasant retreat for the gentlemen 30 /
chat and smoke, and the merry making /
continued until early morn. After afec-
tionate and hearty expressions % love
and esteem. and good wishes for the